Contact lens materials, designs, substances, and methods
First Claim
1. A contact lens capable of being worn by a user, the lens comprisinga contact lens body having an eye engaging surface placeable against a surface of an eye and an outer surface, andmicrophobic features for eliminating microbes from the eye engaging surface.
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Abstract
A contact lens is provided that is capable of being worn by a user. The lens includes a contact lens body having an eye-engaging surface placeable against a surface of an eye and an outer surface. Microphobic features are provided in the lens for eliminating microbes from the eye-engaging surface. Preferably, these microphobic features are chosen from a group consisting of electrical charge inducing agents, magnetic field inducing agents, chemical agents and textural features. In another embodiment of the present invention, a contact lens is provided that can include a reservoir portion capable of holding a performance enhancement agent for enhancing the performance of the lens. The performance enhancement agent can include such thins as sealant solutions, protective agents, therapeutic agents, anti-microbial agents, medications and reduced size transparent portions. In other embodiments, a wide variety of designs, materials and substances are disclosed for use with contact lenses.
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1. A contact lens capable of being worn by a user, the lens comprising
a contact lens body having an eye engaging surface placeable against a surface of an eye and an outer surface, and microphobic features for eliminating microbes from the eye engaging surface.
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- 12. A contact lens capable of being worn by a user, the lens comprising a contact lens body having an eye engaging surface placeable against a surface of an eye, an outer surface, and a reservoir portion capable of holding a performance enhancement agent for enhancing the performance of the lens.
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21. A contact lens capable of being worn by a user, the lens having an eye engaging surface, and an outer surface, and
a venting system for venting water from between the eye and the eye engaging surface.
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